PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

The Court is being asked to approve creating one new staff position, effective November 1, 2025, to support the DWI and Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Programs, funded by program fees.

What it means for you

One new employee would be added to support these court-related diversion programs, with the cost covered by fees from the programs themselves rather than general county funds.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who pays?Fund 2261 program feesLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 30, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or a beneficiary — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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